TCA 36 - Coture Vs Miles PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Cama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cama comes into the arena with Lollipop blaring out of the sound system. Pops Cama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dante Lopez's chin.

Cama
vs
Lopez

203 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
235 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pops Cama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dante Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cama bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Lopez closes the distance and pushes Cama back into the cage.
Cama tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Cama's ribcage.
Lopez working Cama over with knees to the body.
Cama is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez crunches a lovely knee into Cama's ribcage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lopez throws an elbow but misses.
Lopez slowing the pace effectively.

Lopez has hold of one of Cama's legs. Cama is fighting the takedown attempt but Lopez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lopez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big right hand that misses.

Lopez has gone for a leg lock! Cama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lopez's guard.
Lopez is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cama dives into side control.
Lopez tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is pushing Cama's head away, looking to escape. Cama manages to hold on to the position though.
Cama working away.
Lopez is pushing Cama's head away, looking to escape. Cama manages to hold on to the position though.
Cama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lopez is trying to control Cama's posture but Cama avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dante Lopez.

Lopez clinches up with Cama and pushes him back against the cage.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lopez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lopez pushes off an throws an elbow but Cama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez lands an elbow that stopped Cama in his tracks for a moment.

Lopez decides to pull guard.
Lopez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cama prevents Lopez from getting back to his feet.
Cama stopping the sweep attempt from Lopez.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pops Cama just wasn't active enough.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dante Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Cama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Cama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cama throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cama misses with a series of wild punches.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Cama takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Cama pushes him off.

Lopez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cama, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopez has Cama pushed against the cage.

Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lopez closes the distance and clinches.

Lopez has clasped his hands together around Cama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez working the strikes but Cama uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cama is looking to escape.
Lopez throwing shots but Cama is blocking nicely.

Lopez seems to be working for a kimura but Cama defends the submission attempt.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Lopez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez throws a strike but Cama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
Lopez wants to stand but Cama is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lopez throws a strike but Cama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lopez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cama is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pops Cama wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Cama tries to sprawl but Lopez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cama to regain full guard.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Cama blocks nicely.
Cama keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cama thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Cama throws a lazy right hand but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lopez rushes Cama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lopez throws an elbow that misses.
Cama tries to break free but Lopez pushes him back against the cage.
Cama blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cama blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Cama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lopez lands a damaging elbow.
Lopez stalling against the cage.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cama is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Lopez misses with an elbow over the top.
Cama is trying to force a seperation but Lopez has the dominant position.
Lopez slows down the pace here.

Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cama lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Cama circles away and keeps his distance.
Cama throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lopez.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Lopez looks for a takedown but Cama sprawls well.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cama connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lopez backs up against the cage.
Pops Cama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cama's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lopez under the eye.
Cama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Cama.
Lopez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lopez darts in and clinches Cama up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lopez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cama's brow.
Cama can't break the clinch.
Cama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cama dodges an elbow strike from Lopez.
Cama avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the cage.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pops Cama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Lopez.
Cama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Cama keeps it at a distance.
Cama throws a low kick but Lopez moves out of range easily.
Cama throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Cama throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cama tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Cama dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Cama misses with a body shot.
Lopez tries to clinch up but Cama circles away and keeps his distance.

Lopez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cama's half guard.
Lopez looks to land a strike but Cama avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Cama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lopez is working an open guard so Cama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cama scores with a push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lopez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dante Lopez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lopez wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cama is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Pops Cama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Lopez.
I've got Lopez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Lopez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoweri Lusoga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lusoga comes to the cage accompanied by Black Plague. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lusoga
vs
Mctanned

195 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Steel Penn's Exchange Extravaganza

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yoweri Lusoga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusoga throws a nice looking combination but Mctanned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lusoga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lusoga misses with the combination.
Lusoga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mctanned counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lusoga's guard now.

Mctanned drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lusoga dives on top into guard.

Mctanned looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lusoga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mctanned on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lusoga is looking to stand up but Mctanned won't let him.

Mctanned is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mctanned is looking for a triangle but Lusoga pushes his legs off easily.

Mctanned working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lusoga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mctanned is tightening it up a little... Lusoga has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lusoga reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lusoga taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mctanned!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Mctanned!
In his post fight interview, Paul Mctanned started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dudu Paraiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremiah Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by WILD ONe. Dudu Paraiba has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Paraiba
vs
Turner

198 cm
24
273 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

225 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dudu Paraiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jeremiah Turner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraiba with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a low kick, right behind Paraiba 's knee.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Paraiba on that attempt.
Paraiba with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dudu Paraiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paraiba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Turner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Paraiba actively working from the bottom here.
Turner looks to land a strike but Paraiba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paraiba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paraiba is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Turner has his hands clasped together but Paraiba extends an breaks Turner's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Paraiba.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dudu Paraiba!
After winning the bout, Dudu Paraiba thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waldek Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Miedas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldek Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Miedas

193 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Waldek Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dennis Miedas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but Miedas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dennis Miedas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miedas throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miedas.

Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Miedas keeps moving.
Silva is standing up over Miedas. Miedas looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
Miedas pushes Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva tries for a kimura but Miedas is defending well.

Silva is working to tighten is grip on Miedas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Miedas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Miedas passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Waldek Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benson The Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Yakubiskaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

The Scorpion
vs
Yakubiskaya

175 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Benson The Scorpion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yakubiskaya!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakubiskaya tries for a takedown but The Scorpion sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

The Scorpion forces Yakubiskaya back against the cage and clinches.
The Scorpion is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yakubiskaya gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Yakubiskaya has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Scorpion regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The Scorpion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yakubiskaya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The Scorpion working for a triangle but Yakubiskaya defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Scorpion controls Yakubiskaya momentarily but Yakubiskaya frees himself.

The Scorpion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yakubiskaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yakubiskaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yakubiskaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
Yakubiskaya must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Scorpion is trying to keep Yakubiskaya in close.
Yakubiskaya trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.

The Scorpion looking for a guillotine here but Yakubiskaya defends easily.
Yakubiskaya trying to control but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.

The Scorpion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Scorpion trying to control the position.
The Scorpion keeping moving, preventing Yakubiskaya from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Scorpion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Scorpion keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Scorpion controls Yakubiskaya momentarily but Yakubiskaya frees himself.

The Scorpion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yakubiskaya is aware though and is defending well.
The Scorpion keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as The Scorpion holds on and takes a little breather.
Yakubiskaya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakubiskaya is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The Scorpion is trying to control the position but Yakubiskaya postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Benson The Scorpion wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yakubiskaya.
A bone on bone clash there as Yakubiskaya blocks the leg kick.
The Scorpion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakubiskaya tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Scorpion swivels and escapes.
Benson The Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Yakubiskaya.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch there but The Scorpion circles away.
Yakubiskaya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Scorpion scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Scorpion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benson The Scorpion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakubiskaya closes the distance and clinches up with The Scorpion, looking for a takedown. Yakubiskaya pushes The Scorpion against the cage but The Scorpion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Scorpion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakubiskaya circles away quickly and effectively.

The Scorpion drives through with a takedown into Yakubiskaya's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Scorpion is breathing heavily.
The Scorpion trying to control the position from guard on top but Yakubiskaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Scorpion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Scorpion postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yakubiskaya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Scorpion, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Scorpion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yakubiskaya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yakubiskaya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The Scorpion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The Scorpion looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Scorpion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The Scorpion keeping full guard, as Yakubiskaya tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benson The Scorpion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The Scorpion throws a combination that misses
and Yakubiskaya counters with a nice kick to the body.
Yakubiskaya keeps the fight on the outside.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Scorpion is trying to drag Yakubiskaya to the mat but Yakubiskaya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Yakubiskaya decides to pull guard.

Yakubiskaya has his foot on The Scorpion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Scorpion works his way back into a safe position though.
The Scorpion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yakubiskaya is keeping the position for now.
The Scorpion wants to control from the top but Yakubiskaya keeps moving.
The Scorpion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yakubiskaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Scorpion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yakubiskaya pushes The Scorpion off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The Scorpion shoots in for a takedown but Yakubiskaya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Scorpion throws a right and a left that Yakubiskaya avoids nicely.
The Scorpion is looking to clinch.
The Scorpion fails to land with a series of punches.
The Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.

Yakubiskaya forces The Scorpion back against the cage and clinches.

Yakubiskaya manages to break the clinch.

Yakubiskaya rushes The Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
The Scorpion is looking to break free of the clinch but Yakubiskaya has double underhooks.
Yakubiskaya working hard to break the clinch.

Yakubiskaya manages to break the clinch.

Yakubiskaya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yakubiskaya sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yakubiskaya is thwarting The Scorpion's attempts to control the position.
Yakubiskaya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The Scorpion is looking to escape.
Benson The Scorpion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Scorpion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakubiskaya tries to stand and escape but The Scorpion is controlling the position.
Yakubiskaya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Scorpion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The Scorpion actively working from the bottom here.
The Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The Scorpion is looking to control Yakubiskaya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Scorpion avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yakubiskaya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Scorpion!
Yakubiskaya avoids the attempt from The Scorpion to control.
Yakubiskaya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Scorpion working to try and regain half guard.
Yakubiskaya lands a heavy elbow.
The Scorpion is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Scorpion regains half guard.
The Scorpion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yakubiskaya.
Yakubiskaya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Scorpion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Scorpion is looking for a sweep. Yakubiskaya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakubiskaya trying to control the action but The Scorpion is working from the bottom.

The Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Scorpion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yakubiskaya is working away from the top position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakubiskaya wants to control but The Scorpion is keeping him busy.

The Scorpion kicks Yakubiskaya off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenji Yakubiskaya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Yakubiskaya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Scorpion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yakubiskaya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Scorpion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yakubiskaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Scorpion looks for a takedown but Yakubiskaya sprawls well.
The Scorpion tries to clinch up but Yakubiskaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Yakubiskaya moves in looking to clinch but The Scorpion pushes him off.

Yakubiskaya drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yakubiskaya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Scorpion is keeping the position for now.
The Scorpion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Yakubiskaya advances to half guard.
The Scorpion is looking to improve his position.

The Scorpion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Scorpion is staying active underneath Yakubiskaya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Scorpion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakubiskaya pulls his head out easily.
Yakubiskaya uses his free foot to push down on The Scorpion's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Scorpion.
The Scorpion is wriggling around trying to escape.
The Scorpion is squirming around, avoiding Yakubiskaya's attempts to control the action.
The Scorpion tries to lock up and control but Yakubiskaya gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yakubiskaya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Scorpion regains half guard.
Yakubiskaya working over The Scorpion with some ground and pound. The Scorpion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yakubiskaya works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya tries to control but The Scorpion wriggling away.
Yakubiskaya dominating with strikes here.
Yakubiskaya wants to control the pace but The Scorpion is squirming around nicely.

Yakubiskaya working for a guillotine from mount but The Scorpion is in no mood to give up.
Yakubiskaya putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakubiskaya is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Scorpion can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The Scorpion tries to hold on but Yakubiskaya postures up.
The Scorpion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yakubiskaya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya prevents The Scorpion from getting the reversal.
The Scorpion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The Scorpion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yakubiskaya tries to control but The Scorpion wriggling away.
The Scorpion tries to hold on but Yakubiskaya pushes him away.
Yakubiskaya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yakubiskaya tries to control but The Scorpion wriggling away.
The Scorpion wants to control but Yakubiskaya is having none of it.
Yakubiskaya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakubiskaya lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Yakubiskaya working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Scorpion wants to hold on but Yakubiskaya pushes him away.
The Scorpion really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The Scorpion tries to hold on but Yakubiskaya postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakubiskaya looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Scorpion working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Yakubiskaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yakubiskaya has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Yakubiskaya!
Kenji Yakubiskaya got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom Moraca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulf Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Moraca
vs
Schmidt

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dom Moraca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ulf Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Schmidt. Those never looked like landing.

Moraca clinches.
Moraca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schmidt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moraca is defending well for now.
Schmidt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schmidt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schmidt throws an elbow that misses.
Moraca wants to break free but Schmidt has control.
Schmidt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moraca wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmidt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schmidt misses with some punches.
Schmidt misses with the head strike.
Schmidt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schmidt lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schmidt.
Moraca is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moraca goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmidt prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the side of Moraca's head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schmidt.

It looks like Dom Moraca has been cut.
Schmidt pushes Moraca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moraca takes a shot to the head.

Moraca is rocked!
Schmidt taking a breather.
Oh Moraca is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schmidt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schmidt pushes Moraca against the cage. Schmidt is working some dirty boxing. Schmidt pushes off with a quick right hook! Moraca goes down! Moraca tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Schmidt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulf Schmidt!
Ulf Schmidt spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimm Klosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimm Klosh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fox
vs
Klosh

225 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jethro Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grimm Klosh!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Klosh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fox lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fox is breathing heavily.

Klosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klosh.
Klosh looks to land a combination but Fox avoids it well.

Klosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klosh comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klosh with a knee to the head.

Klosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Klosh clinches.
Klosh crunches a lovely knee into Fox's ribcage.
Klosh scores a nice knee to the body.

Klosh breaks the clinch.

Fox tries to keep at a distance but Klosh has taken the fight into the clinch.

Klosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fox really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Klosh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Klosh manages to break the clinch.
Klosh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Klosh both land. Nice combination.

Klosh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Klosh breaks from the clinch.
Klosh misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Klosh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Klosh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klosh scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Klosh has managed to clinch.
Klosh landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klosh looking to throw knees to the head but Fox is blocking nicely.

Klosh breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Fox. Those never looked like landing.
Klosh's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klosh duly obliges.
Fox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Klosh takes the fight into the clinch.

Klosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Klosh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Klosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Klosh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Klosh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fox misses.

Klosh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Klosh landing knees to the head.

Klosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Klosh has taken the fight to the clinch.

Klosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimm Klosh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Klosh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Klosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Klosh tenderised Fox's leg. Fox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fox tries to close the distance and clinch but Klosh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klosh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fox. That did some damage!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Klosh moves into range and clinches up with Fox.

Klosh breaks from the clinch.
Klosh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Klosh closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Klosh breaks the clinch.
Klosh moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Klosh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fox wants to clinch up but Klosh keeps it at a distance.

Klosh has taken the fight to the clinch.

Klosh manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klosh scores with a head kick. Fox tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fox tries to clinch but Klosh is having none of it.

Klosh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klosh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grimm Klosh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klosh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Klosh lands a left and a right that send Fox crashing to the mat, dazed. Klosh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fox is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klosh.
Oh Fox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klosh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klosh Throws a clean left jab. Klosh Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Fox's chin! Fox crumbles to the ground and Klosh follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Klosh!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grimm Klosh!
Grimm Klosh thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robin Godbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godbeard's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God Save the Queen. Rusty Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Godbeard
vs
Johnson

180 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robin Godbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Godbeard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Godbeard defends it nicely.
Godbeard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Godbeard throws a head kick that misses.
Godbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Godbeard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Godbeard lands a front kick.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Godbeard is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Godbeard circles away and we're back to standing.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Johnson.
A jab lands there for Godbeard.
Godbeard thows a body shot but no joy.
Godbeard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Godbeard wants it to stay on the feet.
Godbeard lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Godbeard does no damage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Godbeard.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godbeard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Godbeard stuffs the takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Godbeard circles away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Godbeard shows good takedown defense.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Godbeard is avoiding it.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Godbeard which made him look bad.

Godbeard instigates a clinch.
Godbeard tries for a takedown. No joy.

Godbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godbeard lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Johnson scores with a takedown into Godbeard's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Godbeard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Godbeard preventing the sweep.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Godbeard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Godbeard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Godbeard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Godbeard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Godbeard is proving a slippery customer.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robin Godbeard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Godbeard is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Godbeard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godbeard looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.

Godbeard forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.

Godbeard manages to break the clinch.
Godbeard lands a nice shot to the body.
Godbeard stuffs the takedown.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Godbeard, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Godbeard against the cage but Godbeard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Godbeard does no damage.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Godbeard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Godbeard clinches.

Godbeard breaks from the clinch.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Godbeard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Johnson tries for a takedown but Godbeard circles away easily
and Godbeard counters with a low kick, right behind Johnson 's knee.
Johnson moves to clinch but Godbeard breaks away
and Godbeard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Godbeard.
Robin Godbeard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Godbeard shows good takedown defense.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Johnson.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Robin Godbeard is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Godbeard sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Godbeard.
Johnson dives in and grabs Godbeard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Godbeard pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Godbeard throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
A combination from Godbeard does no damage.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Godbeard. Godbeard obviously looking to wear him down.

Godbeard darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.

Godbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godbeard moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Robin Godbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Godbeard. Godbeard maintains the clinch.

Godbeard manages to break the clinch.
Godbeard tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Godbeard shows good takedown defense.
Godbeard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Godbeard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is working for takedown but Godbeard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Godbeard won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godbeard has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Godbeard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson letting Godbeard take a breather here.
Still in the clinch, Godbeard scores with a nice short uppercut.

Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Godbeard.
Godbeard stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Godbeard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
Godbeard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Godbeard throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Godbeard counters with a good low kick that Johnson was not able to check.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Godbeard to score with a decent uppercut.
Godbeard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Godbeard which made him look bad.
A jab from Godbeard finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Godbeard. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Godbeard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Godbeard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Godbeard moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Godbeard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Godbeard manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Johnson
and Godbeard counters with a head kick.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godbeard manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Godbeard doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Godbeard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.

Godbeard pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Godbeard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Godbeard misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Godbeard counters with a left to the body.
Godbeard lands a body shot.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Godbeard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Godbeard swinging wildly here.
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Godbeard in his tracks.
Godbeard lands with a cross.

Godbeard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Godbeard stalling in the clinch.

Godbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbeard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Godbeard keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Godbeard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Godbeard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Godbeard lands a body shot.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Godbeard counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Godbeard to acknowledge the strikes.
Robin Godbeard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Godbeard.
Godbeard slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Godbeard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robin Godbeard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Godbeard moves into the clinch.

Johnson decides to pull guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Godbeard stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Godbeard controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robin Godbeard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Godbeard counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Johnson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Godbeard circles away easily

and Godbeard counters by clinching up.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Godbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Godbeard digs a good hook to Johnson's body.

Godbeard closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Godbeard is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Godbeard down to the mat. Godbeard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Godbeard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Godbeard throws a nice head kick!
Godbeard jabs at Johnson's body.

Godbeard closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Godbeard stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.

Godbeard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson misses with a double jab.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Godbeard. Godbeard maintains the clinch.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Godbeard after a bit of a struggle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Godbeard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Godbeard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Godbeard!
Robin Godbeard decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Couture
vs
Miles

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
224 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Forrest Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Desmond Miles!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Couture's guard.
Miles lands a couple of digs.
Miles wants to pass the guard but Couture is keeping the position.
Miles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles controlling from the top position.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Miles from controlling successfully.
Miles stands and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Couture will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Couture is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miles connects with a decent elbow.

Miles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Miles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Miles has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Couture is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Miles yanks on the arm and Couture is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Miles.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Desmond Miles!
Desmond Miles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.